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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ahmad Berry (ranked 24783 p4p, 6315 weight class) and Pooky Steve (ranked 694 p4p, 658 weight class). Berry's entrance music is Up One . A fine choice. Ahmad Berry could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pooky Steve's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ahmad Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pooky Steve!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steve follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Berry!
 It looks like Pooky Steve has been cut.
Berry stuffs the takedown attempt from Steve. Steve gets slowly back to his feet.
As Steve tries to get set, Berry tries to push him back and clinch up but Steve manages to avoid the attempt.
Pooky Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berry misses with a two punch combination.
Steve clinches up against the cage.
We've been informed that Steve has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Berry just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steve's brow.
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Steve can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry swinging wildly here.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Berry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steve raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Steve feints and as Berry raises his hands in defense, Steve changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Berry is wriggling around but Steve manages to pass to half guard.
Steve with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steve not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steve decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steve holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Berry is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Steve landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Steve breaks the clinch.
Steve drives through with a takedown into guard.
Berry is looking to stand back up but Steve counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Berry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steve on the ground.
Steve sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Berry defending well though.
Steve is looking to advance position but Berry won't allow it.
Berry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steve takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Steve stalling.
Steve is pressing down on Berry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berry is holding on for now.
Steve slips a nice elbow through Berry's hands, connecting with Berry's forehead.
Steve passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve content just to control the position here.
Steve lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Steve moves to the back.
Steve is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Steve is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Berry with him. Berry is trying to defend but Steve has an arm under the chin now! Berry grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pooky Steve!
Pooky Steve thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ahmad Berry spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back. Don't worry.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Paulo (ranked 4046 p4p, 24493 weight class) and Fabian Chapelle (ranked 224 p4p, 316 weight class). Chapelle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Robert Whittaker. Pedro Paulo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fabian Chapelle's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Paulo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fabian Chapelle!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Paulo.
A countering left hand to the body from Chapelle misses.
Chapelle throws a nice looking combination but Paulo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Chapelle misses.
Chapelle misses with a left hand
and Paulo counters with a straight right hand.
Chapelle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paulo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paulo pushes down on Chapelle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paulo wants to pass to mount but Chapelle is defending the position.
Paulo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Paulo slips a nice elbow through Chapelle's hands, connecting with Chapelle's forehead.
 Chapelle is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chapelle is still in real trouble! Can Paulo finish him?
Paulo working Chapelle over with strikes.
Paulo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chapelle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paulo scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapelle has hold of Paulo's hands but Paulo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chapelle is looking to escape.
Chapelle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Paulo is nestled in close to Chapelle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paulo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chapelle's head.
Paulo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paulo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chapelle is looking to escape.
Paulo working the head and body with strikes.
Paulo drops an elbow to the side of Chapelle's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Paulo connects with a nice short shot to Chapelle's temple.
Chapelle pushes Paulo off looking to stand but Paulo dives back in and keeps control.
Paulo working over Chapelle with some ground and pound. Chapelle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paulo winds up and cracks Chapelle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Paulo scores with a big shot! Chapelle's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Chapelle! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Paulo!
Pedro Paulo made sure to mention his sponsor, Hardcore Alchemy in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Fabian Chapelle stepped up to the mic, saying 'A big sorry for losing here but i'll be back stronger and better, congrats to my opponent who was today better as me ! I need to gain more experience . Despite my loss a big thanks on Organization:Brass Knuckles for the fightoffer, also a big thanks on the great public and fans, I'll be back stronge'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian Mathers (ranked 5511 p4p, 6176 weight class) and Alvey Kullina (ranked 425 p4p, 443 weight class). Alvey Kullina told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Mathers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alvey Kullina!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mathers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mathers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kullina on the ground.
Mathers controlling the position.
Mathers decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kullina to his feet.
Mathers throws a leg kick
and Kullina counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mathers!
Mathers throws Kullina to one side and escapes!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mathers throws a sloppy head kick and Kullina moves out of range easily.
Kullina drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mathers defends it well.
Mathers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kullina's half guard.
Kullina makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullina fails with the takedown
and Mathers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kullina is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mathers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mathers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mathers has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kullina clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kullina is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mathers just misses with a punch to the body.
Kullina has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mathers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mathers counters with a single leg into guard. Kullina didn't expect that.
Mathers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kullina has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mathers is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kullina.
Kullina is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Mathers stalls from top position.
Mathers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kullina tries to bench press Mathers off him but Mathers keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kullina is trying to buck Mathers off.
Mathers scoring with punches and elbows.
Kullina is trying to buck Mathers off.
Mathers decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kullina looks for a takedown but Mathers sprawls well.
Christian Mathers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvey Kullina.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers stuffs the takedown attempt from Kullina. Kullina gets slowly back to his feet.
Mathers closes the distance and pushes Kullina back into the cage.
Kullina has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mathers after a bit of a struggle.
Kullina is trying to pull guard but Mathers has him pressed against the cage.
Mathers has picked Kullina up - he's going for a ride! Mathers dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mathers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mathers slips a nice elbow through Kullina's hands, connecting with Kullina's forehead.
Mathers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mathers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kullina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mathers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Mathers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mathers rushes Kullina and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mathers lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mathers gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mathers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathers looks for the body kick but Kullina saw that one coming.
Kullina swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mathers forces Kullina back against the cage and clinches.
Mathers manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers feints and as Kullina raises his hands in defense, Mathers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kullina looking for a guillotine here but Mathers defends easily.
Christian Mathers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mathers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kullina has an active guard here but Mathers has managed to pass into half guard.
Kullina kicks off Mathers and gets to his feet.
Mathers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kullina can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kullina fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kullina gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mathers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kullina escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mathers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathers tries to free his leg and advance position but Kullina is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mathers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mathers is pushing down on Kullina's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kullina is fighting to maintain full guard but Mathers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mathers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mathers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mathers works his way into full mount!
Kullina is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kullina can't escape the position.
Mathers with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
You get the feeling that Kullina really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mathers with good strikes from the mount here!
Kullina is in a horrible position here. Mathers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kullina is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Mathers dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mathers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kullina wants to clinch but Mathers slips to the side
and Mathers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kullina!
Kullina trying to remain calm as Mathers controls from the top position.
Kullina tries to bench press Mathers off him but Mathers keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathers controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers works to advance to full mount. Kullina defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kullina is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Mathers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mathers stands up from mount. Strange move.
We've been told by Mathers's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kullina throws a nice looking combination but Mathers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mathers tries a head kick but it misses.
Mathers gets a double leg takedown into Kullina's guard.
Mathers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kullina manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mathers has Kullina in his guard.
Mathers wants to sweep but no luck.
Kullina drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mathers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mathers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mathers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathers lands a nice forearm strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers controlling from side mount.
Mathers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kullina for as long as he can get away with.
Kullina taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mathers controls the position from side control.
Kullina throws Mathers to one side and escapes!
Kullina has his takedown stuffed
and Mathers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mathers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mathers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mathers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Mathers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mathers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Mathers!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deepen Cider (ranked 24555 p4p, 4220 weight class) and Kewl Guyseen (ranked 692 p4p, 543 weight class). Guyseen has chosen Dollar Wine by Colin Lucas as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deepen Cider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kewl Guyseen!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cider takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cider scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Kewl Guyseen has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Cider.
Guyseen throws a leg kick
and Cider connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cider throws a body shot but no joy.
Guyseen throws a leg kick but Cider sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Guyseen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Guyseen looks for the body kick but Cider saw that one coming.
Cider blocks a low kick nicely.
Cider avoids the body shot from Guyseen.
Cider rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guyseen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Cider.
Guyseen lands with an overhand left.
Cider has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite MMA Training in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guyseen throws a series of punches but Cider avoids them all with ease.
Guyseen misses with a straight right.
Guyseen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cider stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A telegraphed right hand from Cider misses the target.
Cider on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
Cider moves out of range as Guyseen throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guyseen works over Cider's head and body with a nice combination.
Cider avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guyseen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cider throws out the jab.
Guyseen checks a leg kick nicely.
Guyseen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cider throws a hook to the side of Guyseen's head but Guyseen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cider misses with a looping right.
Cider takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Guyseen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cider lands with a straight right. Guyseen didn't see that one coming.
Guyseen ducks right into an uppercut from Cider.
Cider connects with a jab.
Guyseen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guyseen swings widly with a right hand
and Cider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guyseen is still on wobbly legs! Can Cider finish him?
Guyseen is holding his hands too far apart here. Cider throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Guyseen is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deepen Cider!
Deepen Cider thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junior Barbosa (ranked 5785 p4p, 3839 weight class) and Blade Wilson (ranked 624 p4p, 511 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson has Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Barbosa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Wilson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barbosa up against the cage.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
Barbosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wilson lands a jab to the nose.
Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but Wilson has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Barbosa takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Barbosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike.
Wilson lands with a light punch inside.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilson won't allow it.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson lands with a right to the head.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbosa wants to break free but Wilson has control.
Wilson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilson.
Wilson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barbosa up against the cage.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbosa's elbow.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Wilson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barbosa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wilson can turn it around.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilson.
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
Barbosa lands a big uppercut and Wilson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wilson looks OK. Barbosa waves Wilson back to his feet!
Wilson is rocked!
It looks like Blade Wilson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbosa scores with a shot to the body.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Wilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbosa throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands with a right hand.
Barbosa is looking to land body kicks.
Wilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Jab, jab by Barbosa - just one landing.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Barbosa.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilson.
A short body shot lands from Wilson as the two fighters clinch.
Barbosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Still in the clinch, Barbosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barbosa manages to break the clinch.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands with a right hand.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Wilson fakes the leg kick and cracks Barbosa in the body.
Barbosa misses with a body kick.
Wilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilson forces Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.
Barbosa tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilson slowing the pace effectively.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Barbosa avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbosa misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blade Wilson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blade Wilson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Wilson scores with a nice right hand.
Barbosa drops Wilson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wilson looks back up at him and smiles so Barbosa waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
Wilson drops Barbosa with a beautiful combination! Barbosa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wilson is looking for the KO!
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
 It looks like Junior Barbosa has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson slips under a jab.
Wilson tries to counter with a clinch but Barbosa shakes him off and moves away.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
Barbosa lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Wilson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Barbosa dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Barbosa!
Junior Barbosa was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Paul (ranked 4001 p4p, 5624 weight class) and Bofur Widehat (ranked 526 p4p, 617 weight class). John Paul has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bofur Widehat!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widehat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paul as he avoids it easily.
Paul is looking to counter the offense by Widehat and move into the clinch.
Paul stuffs the takedown.
Paul tries to counter by clinching up but Widehat breaks away and moves out of range.
Paul defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Widehat.
Paul has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
John Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widehat.
Paul gets caught flat footed, as Widehat shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Paul wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Widehat manages to pass to side control.
Widehat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paul has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul wants to improve his position but Widehat is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widehat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paul!
Paul bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Paul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Widehat on the ground.
Widehat tries to strike from the bottom.
Paul content to stall in guard here.
Widehat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widehat keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
Widehat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paul stopping the sweep attempt from Widehat.
Paul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Widehat throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Widehat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widehat is controlling Paul's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widehat keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
Widehat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Widehat connects with a nice short shot to Paul's temple.
Paul is looking for a sweep. Widehat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paul is not content to let Widehat control the position.
Widehat is looking for a kimura but Paul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Widehat to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widehat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paul wants to improve his position but Widehat is controlling well.
Widehat is looking for a kimura but Paul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Widehat to get the leverage.
Widehat wants to pass the guard but Paul is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widehat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bofur Widehat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Paul. No joy for Widehat on that attempt.
As Widehat tries to get set, Paul tries to push him back and clinch up but Widehat manages to avoid the attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Widehat dives in and grabs Paul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paul pushes down on Widehat's head and hops out.
Paul is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Widehat.
Widehat closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Paul's guard.
Widehat wants to pass the guard but Paul is keeping the position.
Paul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Widehat working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Paul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widehat stopping the sweep attempt from Paul.
Widehat postures up in Paul's guard and throws a big left but Paul blocks it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widehat wants to control from the top but Paul keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Widehat shoots in looking for a takedown but Paul manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Widehat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widehat.
Paul displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Widehat.
Paul wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Widehat shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Widehat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Widehat missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Widehat seems to be working for a kimura but Paul defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widehat misses with a head shot. Paul uses the momentum to regain guard.
Widehat trying to control but Paul is working from the bottom.
Widehat throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul trying to control the position.
Paul keeping moving, preventing Widehat from controlling successfully.
Paul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Paul clinches up against the cage.
Paul lands an elbow inside that Widehat shrugs off.
Widehat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Widehat drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paul gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Paul just misses with a elbow thrown towards Widehat's brow.
Widehat tries to pull guard but Paul holds him up against the cage and eventually Widehat drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paul lands an elbow just above Widehat 's eye.
Paul lands an elbow that stopped Widehat in his tracks for a moment.
Widehat jumps guard but Paul turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Widehat is trying to pull guard but Paul turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Widehat tries to pull guard but Paul holds him up against the cage and eventually Widehat drops back down to his feet.
Paul is looking to control Widehat's arms but Widehat gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paul has his back to the cage.
Paul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Widehat is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Widehat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Paul walks away with a smile on his face. Widehat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
John Paul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Widehat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paul defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widehat shoots in and bounces Paul off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Widehat trying to control but Paul is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Paul dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Widehat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paul looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Widehat creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bofur Widehat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paul tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Widehat easily slips into full mount!
Paul is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widehat postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Paul looks a forlorn figure.
Widehat working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Widehat working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Widehat postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Paul out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Widehat goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bofur Widehat!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marko Zrinski (ranked 2914 p4p, 5810 weight class) and Anton Jameson (ranked 423 p4p, 627 weight class). Zrinski comes to the cage accompanied by Devil eyes. Anton Jameson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Zrinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anton Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A swing and a miss from Zrinski.
Zrinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jameson.
Jameson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zrinski.
Zrinski blocks a jab.
Zrinski avoids the body shot from Jameson.
Nice body punch from Zrinski.
Zrinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Jameson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zrinski circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Zrinski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zrinski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jameson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jameson with a hook.
Jameson drops his hands momentarily and Zrinski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jameson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zrinski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zrinski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jameson ducks under a wild hook from Zrinski.
Zrinski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jameson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zrinski lands a jab to the nose.
Jameson slips a straight right by Zrinski.
Zrinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jameson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jameson throws a shot from downtown. Zrinski moves away and avoids it.
Zrinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jameson throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson looks to throw the jab but Zrinski is out of range.
Jameson misses with a wild body shot.
Anton Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Zrinski.
Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jameson.
Jameson moves away from the strike by Zrinski.
Jameson throws a hook but Zrinski avoids it easily.
Zrinski slips a straight right by Jameson.
Jameson throws a series of punches but Zrinski avoids them all with ease.
Zrinski ducks under a wild hook from Jameson.
Zrinski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jameson.
Zrinski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been informed that Jameson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zrinski throws an overhand right that lands on Jameson's shoulder, as Jameson tries to avoid the shot.
Jameson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jameson throws a hook to the side of Zrinski's head but Zrinski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jameson misses with a body shot.
Jameson ducks under a wild hook from Zrinski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zrinski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jameson. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jameson throws a hook but Zrinski avoids it easily.
Zrinski scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jameson throws an overhand right that lands on Zrinski's shoulder, as Zrinski tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zrinski. Jameson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jameson checks the leg kick.
Jameson lands a nice looking body shot.
Zrinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zrinski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jameson misses with the combination.
Zrinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jameson.
Zrinski delivers a nice body kick.
Jameson thuds his right hand into Zrinski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jameson moves forwards but Zrinski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Zrinski.
Zrinski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zrinski throws an overhand right that lands on Jameson's shoulder, as Jameson tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zrinski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zrinski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zrinski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zrinski.
Jameson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jameson throws a shot to the body.
Zrinski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jameson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Jameson.
Zrinski swings for the body but Jameson moves out of range.
Jameson misses with an uppercut
letting Zrinski counter with a right hand.
Zrinski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jameson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jameson blocks the body kick.
Jameson takes a swing at Zrinski's ribcage but misses.
Zrinski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jameson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jameson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zrinski with a body shot.
Zrinski throws a hook but Jameson avoids it easily.
It seemed like Jameson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zrinski throws a head kick but Jameson moves out of range.
Zrinski misses with a straight right.
Jameson throws a hook but Zrinski avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jameson throws a hook but Zrinski blocks it.
Jameson misses with a wild body shot.
Jameson throws an off balance right hand
and Zrinski counters with a nice body shot.
Jameson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zrinski dodges the punch combination from Jameson.
Jameson ducks under a wild hook from Zrinski.
Jameson misses with a two punch combination.
Jameson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zrinski.
Jameson throws a good cross that connects.
Jameson missing with a left hand there. Zrinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zrinski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jameson looks to throw the jab but Zrinski is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jameson slips under a jab.
Zrinski throws a leg kick which misses Jameson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jameson tries to avoid it.
Zrinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Zrinski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anton Jameson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jameson misses with a hook to the body
and Zrinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zrinski scoring well with a low kick there.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Jameson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jameson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jameson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zrinski moves away.
Jab from Jameson.
Zrinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jameson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Jameson.
A jab from Jameson misses.
Zrinski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zrinski scores with a shot to the body.
Jameson scores with a hook to the body. Zrinski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot.
Zrinski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut lands for Jameson. That snapped Zrinski's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jameson swings widly with a right hand
and Zrinski counters with a nice body shot.
Jameson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zrinski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jameson misses with a left hand
and Zrinski counters with a leg kick.
Jameson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jameson throws a big shot that misses.
Jameson scores with a body shot.
Zrinski slips a straight right by Jameson.
Zrinski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jameson needs to keep his hands up - Zrinski had a free shot at his head there.
Zrinski keeps Jameson at a distance using the push kick.
Zrinski avoids the body shot from Jameson.
Jameson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zrinski on the side of the head.
Zrinski looks to land a left hand but Jameson moved out of range nicely.
Zrinski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jameson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zrinski slips a jab from Jameson.
Zrinski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jameson misses the shot to the body.
Jameson misses with a looping right.
Zrinski is looking to counter punch.
Zrinski misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson throws a hook but Zrinski avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Zrinski.
A jab from Zrinski does it's job there.
Zrinski throws a leg kick but Jameson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zrinski moves out of range as Jameson strikes.
Jameson misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zrinski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zrinski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jameson.
Zrinski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jameson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jameson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zrinski counters with a nice leg kick.
Zrinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jameson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zrinski wants to slow Jameson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jameson throws a jab but it's blocked by Zrinski.
Zrinski cracks Jameson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot.
Zrinski misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Jameson as he checks the leg kick.
Jameson checks a low kick from Zrinski.
Zrinski thumps Jameson with a low kick.
Zrinski throws the kick towards the body but Jameson avoids it.
Zrinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jameson.
Jameson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zrinski looks to land a left hand but Jameson moved out of range nicely.
Zrinski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jameson throws a lazy right hand but Zrinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zrinski throws a shot from downtown. Jameson moves away and avoids it.
Jameson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jameson blocks the body kick.
Jameson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zrinski.
Jameson blocks a leg kick.
Jameson swings widly with a right hand
and Zrinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jameson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Jameson backs away, Zrinski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jameson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zrinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Jameson.
Jameson misses with a left hand
and Zrinski counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zrinski misses with a straight right.
Zrinski throws a good cross that connects.
Zrinski moves away from the strike by Jameson.
Zrinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jameson throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zrinski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zrinski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jameson blocks a jab.
Zrinski misses with a looping left.
Jameson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zrinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jameson can do to turn this around?
A big right from Zrinski misses.
Jameson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zrinski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jameson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Zrinski misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zrinski defending well as Jameson loads up on a big left hand.
Jameson looks to land a left hand but Zrinski moved out of range nicely.
Jameson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zrinski's hands.
Zrinski lands with an uppercut that bounces Jameson off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Zrinski dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jameson avoids a kick to the body.
Zrinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Zrinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jameson throws a right hand that Zrinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Zrinski also avoids with ease.
Zrinski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jameson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zrinski has got the better of the exchanges.
A big left from Zrinski misses.
Zrinski misses with a straight left.
Zrinski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jameson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zrinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zrinski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zrinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jameson. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zrinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jameson throws out the jab.
Zrinski tries to move into range but Jameson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zrinski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zrinski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jameson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jameson throws a jab when Zrinski was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zrinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Jameson.
Zrinski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jameson checks it well.
Zrinski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jameson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zrinski.
A slow jab from Jameson misses its intended target.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut.
Zrinski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jameson checks the leg kick.
Zrinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jameson.
Zrinski digs a good hook to Jameson's body.
Zrinski blocks a jab.
Zrinski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zrinski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jameson blocks a leg kick.
Jameson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zrinski throws a leg kick but Jameson checks it.
Jameson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zrinski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jameson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jameson cracks Zrinski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zrinski throws a sloppy head kick and Jameson moves out of range easily.
Zrinski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jameson misses with a hook.
Zrinski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jameson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A solid body kick from Zrinski.
Jameson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zrinski finds it's way round the side to connect with Jameson's head.
Zrinski throws a low kick, looking for Jameson's leg but Jameson calmly moves out of range.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jameson lands with a straight right. Zrinski didn't see that one coming.
Jameson throws a looping overhand right but Zrinski ducks down to avoid it.
Jameson misses with a hook
and Zrinski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jameson really felt that one!
Zrinski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jameson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson misses with a two punch combination.
Zrinski lands a jab to Jameson's midsection.
Jameson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zrinski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jameson throws a hook but Zrinski avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Zrinski misses the target.
Zrinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Zrinski lands with a nice body punch.
Zrinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zrinski throws a right hand that Jameson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jameson also avoids with ease.
Zrinski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jameson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jameson. Zrinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Jameson there.
Marko Zrinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Zrinski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jameson at a distance.
Jameson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jameson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zrinski.
Jameson misses with a wild combination.
As Jameson backs away, Zrinski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zrinski lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zrinski lands a leg kick that knocks Jameson off balance momentarily.
Zrinski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut.
Jameson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zrinski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jameson.
Zrinski throws a shot to the body.
Jameson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jameson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zrinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jameson throws out the jab.
Zrinski feints and then cracks Jameson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jameson down.
Zrinski scores with a jab. Jameson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jameson avoids the body shot from Zrinski.
Jameson throws a body punch but Zrinski moves out of range.
Jameson throws a hook but Zrinski blocks it.
Jameson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Zrinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zrinski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Zrinski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Kimberson (ranked 2776 p4p, 5271 weight class) and Theon Ryan (ranked 403 p4p, 607 weight class). Theon Ryan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joseph Kimberson's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joseph Kimberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Theon Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimberson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ryan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kimberson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kimberson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kimberson.
Ryan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kimberson tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Joseph Kimberson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimberson tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kimberson with a body shot.
Kimberson instigates a clinch.
Ryan is trying to break the clinch but Kimberson is controlling him.
Ryan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kimberson has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Kimberson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kimberson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kimberson has Ryan pressed against the cage, preventing Ryan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kimberson tries to clinch
and Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kimberson thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimberson tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan throws a fast counter high kick but Kimberson manages to duck under it in time.
Kimberson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Ryan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kimberson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kimberson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimberson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kimberson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryan is looking for the big counter here.
Kimberson rushes Ryan and presses him up against the cage.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Kimberson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ryan avoiding damage as Kimberson throws knees to the body.
Kimberson can't break the clinch.
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kimberson looks to clinch
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kimberson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ryan counters with a good, hard body kick but Kimberson shrugs it off.
Kimberson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kimberson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryan circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kimberson looks to clinch
and Ryan counters with a low kick, right behind Kimberson 's knee.
Kimberson tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kimberson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kimberson tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Kimberson instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kimberson tries to break free but Ryan pushes him back against the cage.
Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kimberson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kimberson with a body shot.
Kimberson rushes Ryan and presses him up against the cage.
Kimberson keeps control of Ryan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kimberson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ryan successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimberson throws a strike but Ryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kimberson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses. Kimberson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by Kimberson!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kimberson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kimberson works over Ryan with some ground and pound from guard.
Kimberson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kimberson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kimberson postures up in Ryan's guard and throws a big left but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Kimberson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimberson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimberson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan is working an open guard so Kimberson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kimberson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ryan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Ryan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kimberson closes the distance but Ryan moves to the side
and Ryan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kimberson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kimberson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kimberson throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kimberson tries to clinch there but Ryan circles away.
Kimberson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kimberson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joseph Kimberson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kimberson tries to clinch there but Ryan circles away.
Ryan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kimberson is looking to clinch.
Ryan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kimberson is looking to clinch.
Ryan unleashes a big counter combination but Kimberson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kimberson misses with a low kick.
Kimberson misses the body punch
and Ryan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kimberson tries to score with a low kick but Ryan moves his leg out of the way.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Kimberson avoids it with no problem.
Kimberson is looking to clinch but Ryan is avoiding it.
Ryan throws a fast counter high kick but Kimberson manages to duck under it in time.
Kimberson darts in trying to clinch
and Ryan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ryan counters with a leg kick.
Joseph Kimberson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimberson misses with a body shot
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kimberson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
Sloppy strikes from Kimberson. Those never looked like landing.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kimberson. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kimberson tries to clinch up.
Ryan replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kimberson blocks it well.
Ryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kimberson avoids the head kick by Ryan.
Kimberson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Ryan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A right-left combo lands from Kimberson.
Kimberson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimberson wants to clinch but Ryan slips to the side
and Ryan counters with a nice body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimberson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Ryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kimberson wants to clinch but Ryan slips to the side
and Kimberson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Joseph Kimberson has been cut.
Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Kimberson.
Ryan throws a counter combo.
Kimberson tries to clinch up.
Ryan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kimberson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A countering left hand to the body from Ryan misses.
Kimberson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan wants to counter with a clinch but Kimberson pushes him away.
Kimberson is looking to clinch.
Ryan throws a big counter head kick but Kimberson avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan gets tackled into the cage by Kimberson. Kimberson maintains the clinch.
Ryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kimberson tries to clinch
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kimberson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ryan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kimberson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kimberson moves into the clinch.
Kimberson is leaning against Ryan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ryan prevents Kimberson from breaking the clinch.
Kimberson trying to land knees to the body.
Ryan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kimberson closes the distance but Ryan moves to the side
and Ryan counters with a solid body kick.
Kimberson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ryan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Theon Ryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Kimberson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimberson tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kimberson moves in looking to clinch but Ryan pushes him off.
Kimberson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryan circles away.
Ryan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kimberson is looking to wear down Ryan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big right from Kimberson misses.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kimberson tries to clinch but Ryan moves away
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kimberson tries to clinch up
and Ryan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kimberson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Kimberson avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theon Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joseph Kimberson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ryan counters with a head kick that drops Kimberson to the mat! Kimberson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ryan misses with a head kick.
Kimberson tried to counter with a leg kick but Ryan avoided it.
Kimberson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ryan counters with a good low kick that Kimberson was not able to check.
Kimberson tries to clinch
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Kimberson is rocked!
Kimberson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryan, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Kimberson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joseph Kimberson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kimberson seems to have got his legs back now.
Ryan lands a big head kick that sends Kimberson to the canvas! Ryan follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theon Ryan!
During a confident post fight interview, Theon Ryan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Ford (ranked 1557 p4p, 4811 weight class) and Kiki Kolehmainen (ranked 239 p4p, 582 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kiki Kolehmainen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford blocks a jab.
Kolehmainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ford.
Kolehmainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been hearing reports that Ford has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kolehmainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Ford counters with a stiff right hand.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kiki Kolehmainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kolehmainen.
Ford appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kolehmainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kolehmainen throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolehmainen looks to land a left hand but Ford moved out of range nicely.
Ford thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kolehmainen takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
Kolehmainen misses with a straight left.
Kolehmainen jabs Ford right on the nose. Ford blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolehmainen connects with a body shot that sends Ford's belly button to the back.
Ford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ford misses with a takedown attempt
and Kolehmainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolehmainen throws a right hand that misses
and Ford counters with a nice uppercut.
Ford misses with a straight right.
Ford cracks Kolehmainen with a good jab.
Kolehmainen misses with a straight right.
Ford half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kolehmainen dodges the punch combination from Ford.
Ford missing with a left hand there. Kolehmainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kolehmainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ford fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolehmainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kolehmainen scores with a nice strike.
Ford slips under a jab.
Ford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kolehmainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ford's head.
Kolehmainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kolehmainen looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
Ford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kolehmainen can pounce on him.
Kolehmainen jabs Ford right on the nose. Ford blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford throws an off balance right hand
and Kolehmainen counters with a body kick that stops Ford in his tracks momentarily.
Ford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ford staying out of range there.
Kolehmainen loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Kolehmainen misses with a right hand
and Ford counters with a stiff right hand.
Ford moves out of range as Kolehmainen strikes.
Ford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kolehmainen throws out the jab.
Ford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ford throws a combination that misses
and Kolehmainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kolehmainen connects with a right hand. Ford shakes it off.
Kolehmainen throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ford misses the target.
A big right from Kolehmainen misses.
Ford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kolehmainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford wants to clinch but Kolehmainen slips to the side
and Kolehmainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Kolehmainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ford throws a big counter combination but Kolehmainen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kolehmainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ford had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ford slips a jab from Kolehmainen.
Ford walks into a straight right hand from Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen connects with a body shot.
Kolehmainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ford tries to clinch
and Kolehmainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kolehmainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ford.
Ford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kolehmainen. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Ford misses its target.
Ford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kolehmainen as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiki Kolehmainen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ford throws a right and a left that Kolehmainen avoids nicely.
Kolehmainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ford blocks a head kick by Kolehmainen.
Ford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kiki Kolehmainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kolehmainen scores with a jab. Ford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ford scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ford slips under a jab from Kolehmainen.
Ford misses with a takedown attempt
and Kolehmainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ford shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kolehmainen defends it nicely.
Kolehmainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Ford steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford misses with a wild combination.
Kolehmainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Kolehmainen coming out on top.
Ford throws an off balance right hand
and Kolehmainen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kolehmainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kolehmainen lands with a straight right. Ford didn't see that one coming.
Ford misses with a double jab
and Kolehmainen counters with a straight right hand.
Kolehmainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ford goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford moves away from the strike by Kolehmainen.
Ford throws a quick counter head kick but Kolehmainen was just out of range.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Ford drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kolehmainen sprawls and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ford.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kolehmainen throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ford might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Kolehmainen.
Ford walks into a jab.
Ford has his takedown stuffed
and Kolehmainen counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford moves in looking to clinch but Kolehmainen pushes him off.
Nice uppercut there from Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ford.
Ford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kolehmainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kolehmainen lands with a nice body punch.
Henry Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolehmainen with the inside leg kick.
Kolehmainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ford is rocked!
Kolehmainen misses with a straight right.
Kolehmainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kolehmainen connects with a looping right hand.
Oh Ford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kolehmainen misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolehmainen misses with a wild body shot.
Ford seems to have got his legs back now.
Ford drives through and clinches with Kolehmainen against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ford has had enough of the clinch but Kolehmainen keeps him there for the moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kolehmainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kolehmainen misses with a straight left.
Ford throws a right hand that Kolehmainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kolehmainen also avoids with ease.
Kolehmainen throws a jab when Ford was well out of range.
Ford darts in trying to clinch
and Kolehmainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiki Kolehmainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kolehmainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ford. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kolehmainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kolehmainen.
Nice cross by Ford.
Ford looks to throw the jab but Kolehmainen is out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ford.
Ford is looking to take a break and control but Kolehmainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolehmainen is pushing Ford's head away, looking to escape. Ford manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolehmainen can't do much from the bottom here.
Kolehmainen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ford haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kolehmainen keeps Ford under control for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kolehmainen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kolehmainen lands with a good body shot.
Ford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kolehmainen swings widly with a right hand
and Ford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kolehmainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kolehmainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Kolehmainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ford doesn't seem phased though.
Ford misses with a left hand
letting Kolehmainen counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford tries to move into range but Kolehmainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kolehmainen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ford darts in looking for a takedown but Kolehmainen gets double underhooks and turns Ford into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kolehmainen.
Ford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kolehmainen walks away with a smile on his face. Ford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kolehmainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kolehmainen lands a big right hand that sends Ford crashing to the mat! Kolehmainen stays standing though and waves Ford back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolehmainen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ford right on the button. Ford goes down! Kolehmainen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kolehmainen gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiki Kolehmainen!
Kiki Kolehmainen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willa Dthot (ranked 3080 p4p, 2865 weight class) and Fred Benjamin (ranked 445 p4p, 419 weight class). Dthot comes into the arena with Loser blaring out of the sound system. Benjamin has chosen SexyBack as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willa Dthot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Benjamin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjamin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good standup being displayed there by Benjamin as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Willa Dthot has been cut.
Benjamin scores with a nice right hand.
Dthot is rocked!
Benjamin lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Dthot falls backwards - clearly groggy! Benjamin dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Benjamin!
A victorious Fred Benjamin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Willa Dthot stepped up to the mic, saying 'You all suck!!!'.
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